Weekend social notes from MacGregor and area
Friday visitors included Keith Leckie family and Clint Robier group from Vancouver plus Souix Lookout and Brandon, with many local families hosting. Gloria and Gay Scora spend a long weekend at home before Winnipeg internship and university summer programs. Numerous birthday and graduation congratulations listed, with travel plans and later visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Leckie
Clint Robier
Vancouver
Gee
Pritchard
Souix Lookout
Glen Leckie
Brandon
Art Leckie
Garry Leckie
Dusty
MacGregor
Alice Turner
Harold Towle
Calgary
Richard Demkey
Russ Farris
Portage
Gloria
Gay Scora
Winnipeg
Rehab
Gay
University of Manitoba
Percy Smith
Austin News Highlights From May to July Trips and Events
Leslie Wright and Miss Linda Evanson return June 2 from a motor trip visiting Corn Palace Mitchell Mount Rushmore Custer State Park Jewel Cave a gold mine Hot Springs and museums in Jamestown Medora Rapid City and Bismarck. A Evanson family weekend includes Devil's Lake Jamestown Bismarck Mandan Minot and Rugby. CAMA Pine Creek Branch 200 Club May June winners include Adeline MacDonald Don McDougall Alf Kennedy John Seamans Earl Bowes Gordon McPhail and Barry Hay. A miscellaneous bridal shower for Marlene Nelson set for July 12 at 8 pm in Austin Church basement. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asliss Leslie Wright
Linda Evanson
USA
Mitchell
Mt. Rushmore
Custer State Park
Jewel Cave
Hot Springs
Jamestown
Medora
Rapid City
Bismark
A. Evanson
Glenda
Jimmie
Devil's Lake
Bismark-Mandan
Minot
Rugby
Cama Pine Creek
Adeline MacDonald
MacGregor
Don McDougall
Bagot
Alf Kennedy
Brandon
Alex
Tablotney
Austin
Barry Hay
Transcona
John Seamans
Earl Bowes
Portage
Gordon McPhail
Carberry
Marlene Nelson
Church Schedules Across MacGregor and Sidney
Local church notices list service times for East End MacGregor, Rossendale, Bethel MacGregor, Austin, Sidney and St. Pauls. Sunday morning worships, Sunday schools, Holy Communion and combined services are noted with pastors Rev Hutchison Rev Michael Tipper Rev A J Hall Rev Dick Fehr and others. Contact numbers provided for rides and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossendale
Peter Mitchell
Pentecostal Assemblies OF Canada
A.J. Hall
Bethel Church
MacGregor
Austin United Church
David Landers
Sidney United Church
Anglican Church OF
Project People offer student services in MacGregor district
Four youths organize a free government sponsored project offering part time odd jobs from babysitting to lawn care and cleaning. Open weekdays 9 to 5 through Friday with a daycare for children Fridays 9 to 4 at New Elementary school July 6 to Aug 31. Call or drop in for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Harkness
Lesley Clark
Eople
MacGregor and
Ion
Sindergarten
Modern Day Rustlers Get Tougher Penalties Proposed
Cattle rustling persists in Canada with modern tools like four wheel drive trucks and an organized illegal market. MP Zen Marchand seeks up to ten year sentences for high value cattle thefts and two years for lower values, arguing stronger penalties are needed amid Western rustling hot spots in Alberta and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Zen Marchand
I-Kamloops- Cariboo
Commons
Agriculture Department
Ottawa
Cornwall
Ontario
St. Seaway
Marchand
Alberta
British Columbia
B.C. Cattlemen's Association
RCMP
Bert Hargrave
Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Western Stockgrowers Association
Hargrave
Medicine Hat
Saskatchewan
Manor News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and New Neighbors
Residents of The Manor and Manor Jr. bring news of weekend guests and arrivals. Mrs M North hosts visitors from Kamloops and Portage while Mr and Mrs Doug McCreadie and family from Kamloops visit. New couple Mr and Mrs Jack Smerson arrive to reside at the Manor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
M. Wallace
North
J. Birch
Carberry
Jack Frank
H. Frank
Mr. Templer
George North
Worby
Jack Smerson
You Have a Date A. miscellaneous shower for Marlene Nelson
A miscellaneous shower for Marlene Nelson is planned for Thursday July 12 at Austin United Church. Attendees are urged to come prepared with greetings and well wishes for the honoree.
Canada Posts 1973 Q1 Balance Deficit At 293 Million
Statistics Canada reports Canada faced a 293 million dollar deficit in the international balance of payments for the first quarter of 1973, with a 68 million non commodity trade shortfall and a 390 million surplus in commodity trade. Strong growth coincided with a weaker balance, the dollar fell, and exports in autos, forest products and crude oil rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statistics Canada
Canada
New Executive For MSSAA elected in Gimli meeting
Paul Granovsky of John Taylor Collegiate Winnipeg was elected president of the Manitoba Secondary Schools Athletic Association at the 1973 annual meeting in Gimli. He succeeds Bob Rempel of Niverville and will lead MSSAA with a largely new executive for 1973 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Granovsky
John Taylor Collegiate
Winnipeg
Manitoba Secondary Schools Athletic Association
Bob Rempel
Niverville
Granovsky
Gimli
John Taylor
St. John’s Tech
Bemidji State
Southern Ilinois University
Winnipeg Stellars
Andy Power
Brandon
Karen Anderson
Souris
Rural
Marnie McNiven
River East Collegiate
Dale Bradshaw
Dakota Collegiate
Metro
Don Stone
Lar Johns
Canadian Federation of Provincial School Athletic Associations
Gil Burrows
Province of
Manitoba
Rempel
Mss.a.a
Campbell River
B.C
Shower Honors Lois McIntosh Bride Elect
The Currie ladies hosted a shower in Rossendale on Saturday June 30 for Lois McIntosh bride elect of July 4. Lois was escorted to her seat by Judy Culbert and other guests included Mrs Jean McIntosh and Marion McDougall. The bridal party and guests were entertained by singing and piano performances. Gifts were brought by Cindy MacDonald and Elaine Schweitz. The bride to be, her mother and the groom to be mother expressed thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Chant
McKelvey
Jake Buhler
Abe Jentzen
MacGregor
Bob Schweitz
Harvey Goertzen
Jack Frank
Dean
Henry Frank
Henry
Percy Templer
K. Larson
Wallace Martins
Gr. X
Istrict
Lois Macintosh
Rossendale
Rose Hodgins
John Scora
Doug Buhler
Laurie Zonneveld
Linda Burton
Greg Schneider
Marylou Reimer
Calgary
Currie
Lois McIntosh
Lois
Judy Culbert
Jean McIntosh
Marion McDougall
Jean Burch
Marion ‘Frank
Grandma McIntosh
Meryle Dickson
Grandma Burch
Enid Thompson
Cindy MacDonald
Elaine Schweitz
Manitoba Golden Sweepstakes Football Draw Opens
Manitoba Lottery voices a 400000 prize draw linked to the 1973 Canadian Football Championship. Three early draws on August 30 September 27 and October 25 precede a November 22 final with 100000 first prize. Second, third and fourth prizes total 50000 25000 and 12500, with consolation awards on each draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Stewart
Canada
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Dick Fehr
Christ Church
City Centre
Lamont Travel
Portagex
M.S.S.A.A
Thompson
Gerry Bolin
St. Boniface
Igh
Bueckart
McDougall
Linda Dickson
Vera Dickson
Margaret Watson
Barney Goodmanson
Langruth
Wec
Bing
G. W. Sloik
Auciionerr
P.lar
Denwal Pharmacy
Ase Ashele
Cen
Lamont Travel Service
Saskatchewan Avenue East
Portage LA Prairie
Winnipeg Inn
Lamont
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